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TN SB0174
TN SB0174AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 6, relative to surgical assistants.
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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Passed
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires the board of medical examiners to register an applicant as a registered surgical assistant if the applicant maintains current credentials as a surgical assistant issued by the American Board of Surgical Assistants and satisfies other necessary requirements; removes December 31, 2019, as the deadline by which an applicant for registration as a surgical assistant must register with the board in order to be registered on the basis of certain practical experience. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 6.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's laws regarding surgical assistants by making two key changes. First, it expands the list of recognized certification bodies for surgical assistants to now include the American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) in addition to the existing National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants, allowing more professionals to qualify for registration. Second, the bill removes the previous deadline of December 31, 2019, which previously limited when surgical assistants could register based on their practical experience. This means that surgical assistants who have been practicing can now register with the state board of medical examiners without being constrained by the previous time-limited provision. The bill aims to provide more flexibility in the registration process for surgical assistants and recognize a broader range of professional credentials in the field. The changes will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in the bill's final section.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 03/25/2025 (on 04/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0174&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0059.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0174 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0174.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0174.pdf |
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